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rattle in Spanish

rattle in Spanish is sonajero, cascabel, sonaja — rattle means to make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.

rattle in Spanish

sonajero
noun
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]
cascabel
noun
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]
sonaja
noun
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]
matraca
noun
Rattling sound.
traquetear
verb
(transitive, ergative) To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.
enervar
verb
(transitive, figurative, informal) To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.
inquietar
verb
(transitive, figurative, informal) To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.

What does "rattle" mean?

  1. verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.
    "The old windows rattled every time a truck passed."
  2. verb To unsettle or unnerve someone, making them lose composure.
    "The tough question clearly rattled the candidate."
  3. noun A baby's toy that makes a shaking noise, or any object that produces that kind of noise.
    "She shook the rattle to soothe the crying baby."
  4. noun A rapid series of short, sharp sounds.
    "A rattle from the engine told him something was loose."

rattle in a sentence

  • The old windows rattled every time a truck passed.
  • She rattled the tin to see if any coins were left inside.
  • The tough question clearly rattled the candidate.
  • Don't let his sarcasm rattle you.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rattle" in Spanish?

"rattle" in Spanish is sonajero, cascabel, sonaja. rattle means: To make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.

How do you use "rattle" in a sentence?

Example: "The old windows rattled every time a truck passed." In Spanish, "rattle" is sonajero, cascabel, sonaja.

Are there other ways to say "rattle" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "rattle": sonajero, cascabel, sonaja, matraca, traquetear, enervar.

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